Shifter Fork and Rod: Inspection

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Check the fork and rod for damage. Replace if it is damaged.
Gearshift mechanism
Repair or replace the gearshift mechanism if excessively worn, bent or defective in any way.

Inspect the clearance between 2nd driven gear and coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

Clearance (a):

7.4 - 7.8 mm (0.291 - 0.307 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Clearance Between 2nd Driven Gear And Coupling Sleeve

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1st-2nd shifter fork
Part No.	Mark	Contents
32804AA120	1	Approaches 2nd gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
32804AA130	No mark	Standard
32804AA140	2	Approaches 1st gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).

Inspect the clearance between the 3rd, 4th drive gear and the coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

Clearance (a), (b):

7.5 mm (0.295 in)

Fig 2: Identifying 3rd, 4th Drive Gear And Coupling Sleeve

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3rd-4th shifter fork
Part No.	Mark	Contents
32810AA061	1	Approaches 4th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
32810AA071	No mark	Standard
32810AA101	3	Approaches 3rd gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in)

Inspect the clearance between 5th, 6th drive gear and coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

Clearance (a), (b):

7.5 mm (0.295 in)

Fig 3: Identifying Clearance Between 5th, 6th Drive Gear And Coupling Sleeve

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5th-6th shifter fork
Part No.	Mark	Contents
32940AA050	1	Approaches 5th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
32940AA060	No mark	Standard
32940AA070	2	Approaches 6th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).

Check the clearance between the reverse idler gear and reverse coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

Clearance (a):

0.50 mm (0.020 in) or less

Fig 4: Identifying Clearance Between Reverse Idler Gear And Reverse Coupling Sleeve

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Reverse shifter fork
Part No.	Mark	Contents
32941AA070	2	Approaches reverse idler gear by 0.3 mm (0.012 in).
32941AA060	No mark	Standard
32941AA050	1	Approaches reverse idler gear No. 2 by 0.3 mm (0.012 in).

Inspect the rod end clearances (A) and (B). If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the rod or fork as required.
Clearance (A):

1st-2nd - 3rd-4th

0.1 - 0.9 mm (0.004 - 0.035 in)

Clearance (B):

3rd-4th - 5th-6th

0.2 - 1.0 mm (0.008 - 0.039 in)

Fig 5: Inspecting Rod End Clearances
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